Juki Industrial Sewing Machine

[Phatdaddy]

I was curious how much one of these sewing machines was worth, i don't know much about them at all. I have never sewn in my life. But sewing leather really interests me and I have a line on one of these machines that was used mostly for personal/hobby use.

The model is DLN-415

I know that it is self oiling

Comes with machine head and table

Has reverse, extra teflon foot, extra needles/bobbins and 110v motor

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Art]

In good condition $400-$700. I have seen these occasionally at canvas shops (who seldom use canvas anymore). They are usually set up for very fast sewing. I would be careful of wear from heavy usage. They are a needle feed machine but NOT walking foot, so the teflon foot is a must. These are better for fabric or garment leather than leather projects where the needle feed with walking foot is king as in the Singer 111. In this price range, you would be better served by a Pfaff 545, or one of the compound feed Jukis or Consews. Get something that takes Singer 111 feet if you want the most versatility. Note, the Pfaffs are a breed unto themselves, they don't use 111 feet. If you have the bucks, get a new clone of the 618 variety, around $1500.

I am assuming you are sewing medium weight material. Heavy is another story.

Art

I was curious how much one of these sewing machines was worth, i don't know much about them at all. I have never sewn in my life. But sewing leather really interests me and I have a line on one of these machines that was used mostly for personal/hobby use.

The model is DLN-415

I know that it is self oiling

Comes with machine head and table

Has reverse, extra teflon foot, extra needles/bobbins and 110v motor

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Phatdaddy]

In good condition $400-$700. I have seen these occasionally at canvas shops (who seldom use canvas anymore). They are usually set up for very fast sewing. I would be careful of wear from heavy usage. They are a needle feed machine but NOT walking foot, so the teflon foot is a must. These are better for fabric or garment leather than leather projects where the needle feed with walking foot is king as in the Singer 111. In this price range, you would be better served by a Pfaff 545, or one of the compound feed Jukis or Consews. Get something that takes Singer 111 feet if you want the most versatility. Note, the Pfaffs are a breed unto themselves, they don't use 111 feet. If you have the bucks, get a new clone of the 618 variety, around $1500.

I am assuming you are sewing medium weight material. Heavy is another story.

Art

Thank you for the reply, been down for a number of days with terrible head and chest cold. I appreciate the help.